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    ICD-10-CM Code For Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities Of Head Face Spine And Chest: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group Q67 includes congenital musculoskeletal deformities of the head, face, spine, and chest such as craniosynostosis, facial asymmetry due to bone malformations, spinal deformities present at birth, and thoracic cage anomalies. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document congenital structural abnormalities that may require surgical correction, ongoing surveillance, or multidisciplinary management, capturing disease severity and anatomic involvement. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM Q67 group supports proper claim adjudication and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM Q67: Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities Of Head, Face, Spine And Chest Overview

    This group includes congenital musculoskeletal deformities affecting the skull, facial bones, vertebral column, and thoracic cage. These diagnoses target structural malformations present at birth that can affect growth, function, and appearance of the head, face, spine, and chest. Accurate coding ensures clinical records reflect the specific anomaly and supports correct reimbursement for services related to surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic care.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a congenital structural deformity of the head, face, spine, or chest is diagnosed and documented by the treating clinician. Select the code that best describes the anatomic location and specific deformity to reflect severity and guide billing for corrective or supportive care.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    9 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    Q67.0Congenital facial asymmetry
    Q67.1Congenital compression facies
    Q67.2Dolichocephaly
    Q67.3Plagiocephaly
    Q67.4Other congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw
    Q67.5Congenital deformity of spine
    Q67.6Pectus excavatum
    Q67.7Pectus carinatum
    Q67.8Other congenital deformities of chest

    DRG Codes

    6 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    456Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive Fusions with MCC
    457Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive Fusions with CC
    458Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive Fusions without CC/MCC
    564Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with MCC
    565Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with CC
    566Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses without CC/MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • A newborn infant is evaluated in the neonatal unit for visible thoracic wall deformity with asymmetric chest shape and paradoxical chest movement noted on routine newborn exam and respiratory monitoring; imaging (chest radiograph and physical exam) confirms pectus excavatum causing mild restrictive pulmonary physiology, prompting pediatric surgery and pulmonology consultation. A congenital chest wall deformity code from this group is assigned to capture the anatomic malformation as the primary diagnosis. Typical codes: Q67.6, Q67.7
    • An adolescent presents to orthopedic clinic with progressive lateral curvature of the spine and trunk asymmetry discovered during school screening; clinical assessment and scoliosis radiographs demonstrate congenital malformation of the vertebral column with associated cosmetic deformity and back pain managed conservatively and followed serially. A congenital spinal deformity code from this group is used to identify the underlying developmental vertebral anomaly driving the scoliosis. Typical codes: Q67.5, Q67.3
    • An adult with a long-standing facial asymmetry and mandibular hypoplasia from birth seeks preoperative evaluation before reconstructive maxillofacial surgery due to functional malocclusion and temporomandibular joint pain; prior medical history documents the congenital craniofacial skeletal deformity and current care focuses on corrective surgery planning and perioperative management. A congenital craniofacial skeletal deformity code from this group is assigned as a comorbid anatomic diagnosis relevant to the operative encounter. Typical codes: Q67.0, Q67.2

    Related Codes

    Q65-CONGENITAL-DEFORMITIES-OF-HIP

    ICD-10-CM Code For Congenital Deformities Of Hip: Group Overview

    Q66-CONGENITAL-DEFORMITIES-OF-FEET

    ICD-10-CM Code For Congenital Deformities Of Feet: Group Overview

    Q68-OTHER-CONGENITAL-MUSCULOSKELETAL-DEFORMITIES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities: Group Overview

    Q69-POLYDACTYLY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Polydactyly: Group Overview

    Q70-SYNDACTYLY-CONGENITAL-DIGIT-FUSION

    ICD-10-CM Code For Syndactyly: Group Overview

    Q71-REDUCTION-DEFECTS-OF-UPPER-LIMB

    ICD-10-CM Code For Reduction Defects Of Upper Limb: Group Overview

    Q72-REDUCTION-DEFECTS-OF-LOWER-LIMB

    ICD-10-CM Code For Reduction Defects Of Lower Limb: Group Overview

    Q73-REDUCTION-DEFECTS-OF-UNSPECIFIED-LIMB

    ICD-10-CM Code For Reduction Defects Of Unspecified Limb: Group Overview

    Q74-OTHER-CONGENITAL-MALFORMATIONS-OF-LIMBS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Congenital Malformations Of Limb(S): Group Overview

    Q75-OTHER-CONGENITAL-SKULL-FACE-MALFORMATIONS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Congenital Malformations Of Skull And Face Bones: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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